Welcome to VerseNotes
Hi, I’m Jerry. I’m so glad you’re here.
At VerseNotes, I’m asking one big question:
How can we delight more in the Word of God?
Right in the first psalm, we read:
Blessed is the one
who delights in the law of the Lord.
— Psalm 1:1–2
If you’ve ever opened your Bible and walked away confused, unchanged, or unsatisfied—you’re not alone. I’ve been there. That’s why I created VerseNotes: to help you read with curiosity, insight, and joy.
📖 What You’ll Find on VerseNotes
Here are a few ways VerseNotes can help you engage the Bible with clarity and delight:
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✍️ Bible Reflections
Thoughtful essays that explore surprising connections, quiet encouragements, and moments of joy in Scripture. -
🧩 Chapter by Chapter
Short, insightful summaries of every chapter in the Bible—perfect for reading alongside your study or devotional time. -
📚 Study Guides & Ebooks
Carefully designed digital resources to help you slow down and dive deeper.
You can browse all resources in the archives, explore curated collections, or check out our ebooks.
🚪 New? Start Here.
Not sure where to begin? These are a few posts that lay the foundation for how I approach Scripture—and how you might find joy in it too:
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Understanding the IOUS Prayer
A four-part prayer that changed how I approach every time in the Word. -
Some, Some More
My favorite literary pattern in Scripture—once you see it, you’ll see it everywhere. -
9 Spectacular Place Name Puns in Micah 1
God has a sense of humor. But you’ll need the Hebrew. -
Rethinking Bible Reading
My own delight-focused Bible routine (involving coffee, yogurt, and curiosity).
You can also explore the archives of 120+ resources, browse through one of the collections of Bible stuff that delights me, or check out our books.
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👋 About Me
I’m not a professional writer or theologian—in real life, I build robots.
Through formal courses, regular Bible studies, and informal coaching, I’ve taught hundreds of high school, college, and post-college Christians how to read, understand, and delight in the Bible and make it their own rather that someone else’s story.
More than anything, I love God, I love His Word, and I want to help you love it too.
I live in San Antonio, Texas, with my wife Meera, our dog Tuck, and a cat we call Pierre who frequents our backyard (Tuck and Pierre do not get along).
💬 Get in Touch
What’s your biggest delight in the Bible? What’s your biggest struggle? Got a question—or just want to say hi?
You can email me directly or contact me here.
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